Using an intersectional lens, this interactive webinar will focus on the questions, concerns, and challenges a caregiver might encounter as an LGBTQ+ young person in their care grows up. We will explore such areas as dating, clothing, disclosure of identity, and health care -- including safer sex … [Read more...]

This event will present information on the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) and explain how the model enables states to better address mental health and developmental needs of children in foster care, adoptive families, or guardianship families. This is a Child … [Read more...]

This webinar will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), discussion about the differences in ASD presentation, and practical resources and parenting strategies for families. Attention will be given to adoptees with autism, as well as how a diagnosis may impact relationships with … [Read more...]

This webinar training will help adoption professionals understand educational options and appropriately prepare and support parents who are navigating school-based support. Speakers will focus on common school related behavioral challenges and diagnoses that can impact school functioning. We will … [Read more...]

Join us to learn about our Colombia Adoption Program. Our Colombia Adoption Program is open to singles, married couples, unmarried couples, and welcomes LGBTQ+ parents. In this webinar, we will detail the pathways to adopt from Colombia, including pathways available to individuals without Colombian … [Read more...]

Our International Team is excited to host this webinar and to share information about adopting from South Africa. Spence-Chapin is proud to have the longest history of any US-based agency of facilitating adoption from South Africa and we work with adoptive families living across the entire United … [Read more...]

Given the continued emergence of an interconnected society, an ever-evolving pandemic, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts, building organizational capacity for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for … [Read more...]

Given the continued emergence of an interconnected society, an ever-evolving pandemic, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts, building organizational capacity for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for … [Read more...]

Given the continued emergence of an interconnected society, an ever-evolving pandemic, calls for racial and social justice along with heightened polarization across many fronts, building organizational capacity for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion is more critical than ever. The need for … [Read more...]

Did you know? Around 90% of caretakers with family members who have special needs/disabilities admit retirement planning is not their main priority. Rather caring for their loved ones with special needs is their number one focus. In fact, 70% of caregivers, and those with guardianship, who are … [Read more...]